News from ECA

Eastern Michigan University (EMU) and ECA@EMU have announced a new direct-admission initiative designed to make the transition from high school to college easier for eligible students. Through this partnership, qualifying ECA@EMU students can receive direct admission to EMU, have application fees waived, and be considered for merit-based scholarships.

ECA@EMU students can earn up to 60 transferable college credits while completing their high school diploma, giving them a significant head start toward a bachelor's degree. The new program streamlines the admissions process and strengthens the pathway for students to continue their education at EMU.

The Michigan Department of Education’s Office of Career and Technical Education (MDE-OCTE), in partnership with the Michigan Early Middle College Association (MEMCA), is excited to announce the 2024 Dr. Chery S. Wagonlander Early Middle College (EMC) Excellence in Practice Award recipients. Read more....

The nation continues to grapple with a labor shortage that has left nearly 10 million job openings unfilled. In Michigan, industries like health care, education and construction are all struggling to find skilled workers.

Josh Kenney, a chemistry teacher at the Early College Alliance at Eastern Michigan University (ECA) in Ypsilanti, has been honored by the American Chemical Society (ACS). He received the 2023 Central Region Award for Excellence in High School Teaching for his outstanding work in the classroom.

WEMU(89.1) talks with Dave Dugger about  Early College.